14 Things You Can Teach Your Family This Thanksgiving

In 1988 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince released a song called "Parents Just Don't Understand." Now Will Smith's the parent, and he probably doesn't understand anything Willow or Jaden say. Though, to be honest, no one does.

To avoid awkward holiday conversations where you explain why Benedict Cumberbatch is attractive to your grandpa, we've created a handy dandy terminology guide for your loved ones. So you can focus on carving the turkey, instead of demonstrating a decent twerk.

7. Anaconda: Nicki Minaj is responsible for the most bootylicious music video of 2014. Great excuse to get your relatives to start using the phrase "dat ass tho."

8. Ello: A new social media website that people cared about for an afternoon.

9. Swipe left/right: When you select and/or reject a potential soulmate via a dating app, like Tinder, using a simple swipe of the finger. Tell your parents this is why you're coming home alone this Thanksgiving.